Presentation
Injury to thumb with loss of flexion.
Patient Data
Age: 20 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Flexor pollicis tendon rupture
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Complete rupture of flexor pollicis longus tendon of thumb noted at the base of proximal phalanx with retracted ends and intervening mild PD fat sat hyperintense edema. Proximally retracted tendon is noted close to carpal tunnel.
Case Discussion
Complete tear of flexor pollicis longus tendon of thumb with retracted ends.